Jose Jimenez vs. Frank Viola — Career Comparison

Frank Viola built a career as a starting pitcher and Jose Jimenez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jose Jimenez led in home run suppression (HR9+ 116 vs 73), walk avoidance (BB%+ 149 vs 113), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 100 vs 95). Frank Viola held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 114 vs 73). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jose Jimenez.